The Yobe State Police Command on Monday said eight persons were killed in an explosion at a police checkpoint in Damaturu, the capital of the troubled north-eastern state by suspected Boko Haram men.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Yobe State Police Command, Mr. Toyin Gbadegesin, who confirmed the attack to journalists, eight persons were killed on Monday in the Damaturu during a bomb incident carried out by suspected members of the dreaded sect, Boko Haram.”
He said three policemen and five suspected members of the insurgent died during the explosion which occurred around 11am. He also said two more security personnel are currently at the Damaturu Specialist Hospital, receiving treatment.
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Gbadegesin said two cars suspected to be carrying explosive devices were apprehended and in the process of looking for enforcement to convey the suspects to the state Police Command, the suspected terrorists triggered the Improvised Explosive Devices which killed five people on the spot, while three more died later in the hospital.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Yobe State Police Command, Mr. Toyin Gbadegesin, who confirmed the attack to journalists, eight persons were killed on Monday in the Damaturu during a bomb incident carried out by suspected members of the dreaded sect, Boko Haram.”
He said three policemen and five suspected members of the insurgent died during the explosion which occurred around 11am. He also said two more security personnel are currently at the Damaturu Specialist Hospital, receiving treatment.
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Gbadegesin said two cars suspected to be carrying explosive devices were apprehended and in the process of looking for enforcement to convey the suspects to the state Police Command, the suspected terrorists triggered the Improvised Explosive Devices which killed five people on the spot, while three more died later in the hospital.
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